08-07-2006, 11:08 PM
Ah, that throne is from Sant' Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna; 6th century Arian Ostrogothic work 
Great news you already have an artisan capable of doing it, Carme.
However, personally I think I would go for a semicircular throne, for two reasons: 1) it would show a nice continuity with the classical semicircular chairs, and 2) I suspect it will be considerably more comfortable to sit in, supporting the body of the occupant on three sides, instead of just the rear.
Then again, I think the basic structure of the throne you've chosen is easier to make than that of the semicircular ones.
Your cabinet maker, he is a skilled woodcarver? I've been looking for some skilled furnituremakers for some time now (for Roman stuff) and I accidentally ran into this guy:
http://www.faragas.com/
![[Image: Szir.jpg]](http://www.faragas.com/Images/Szir.jpg)
I think he has the skills to make a top-of-the-line Roman throne, though I suspect he doesn't come cheap
I am really curious what your cabinetmaker friend will make, and how it will look like
Oh, and don't forget the footstool! It really looks like most thrones come with a footstool, which makes me pretty certain the actual "seat" is rather high, elevating the occupant of the throne over other (sitting) people.
Meanwhile, I'll advise any late Roman tribunes (Aitor, Michael of Herculiani) to get their hands on a nice late Roman sella curulis... :mrgreen:
Great news you already have an artisan capable of doing it, Carme.
However, personally I think I would go for a semicircular throne, for two reasons: 1) it would show a nice continuity with the classical semicircular chairs, and 2) I suspect it will be considerably more comfortable to sit in, supporting the body of the occupant on three sides, instead of just the rear.
Then again, I think the basic structure of the throne you've chosen is easier to make than that of the semicircular ones.
Your cabinet maker, he is a skilled woodcarver? I've been looking for some skilled furnituremakers for some time now (for Roman stuff) and I accidentally ran into this guy:
http://www.faragas.com/
I think he has the skills to make a top-of-the-line Roman throne, though I suspect he doesn't come cheap
I am really curious what your cabinetmaker friend will make, and how it will look like
Oh, and don't forget the footstool! It really looks like most thrones come with a footstool, which makes me pretty certain the actual "seat" is rather high, elevating the occupant of the throne over other (sitting) people.
Meanwhile, I'll advise any late Roman tribunes (Aitor, Michael of Herculiani) to get their hands on a nice late Roman sella curulis... :mrgreen:
Andreas Baede
